During the ongoing European Parliament elections, the Russia-aligned cyber criminal operation known as NoName057(16) has announced plans to launch widespread distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on internet infrastructure across Europe. The elections, taking place for four days and starting on 6 June in the Netherlands, have already been marred by DDoS attacks on political […]
A group of current and former employees from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic recently penned a letter on June 4 requesting whistleblower protections, increased dialogue about risks, and a culture of open criticism within major generative AI companies. The letter, known as the Right to Warn, sheds light on the inner workings of these high-profile […]
Magnetic tape storage has a rich history as a primary way to store computer data from the 1960s to the 1980s. Although tape is now mostly associated with backup, long-term storage, and archiving, it offers much more potential than commonly recognized. Recent advancements in capacity and performance have expanded the range of applications for tape, […]
Cisco recently announced a new full-stack observability product, the Unified Observability Experience, as part of their acquisition of Splunk. This product makes it easy for customers to connect AppDynamics and Splunk Platform, offering new features such as single sign-on credentials and context-aware deep linking. The Unified Observability Experience will be available in the third quarter […]
Richard Wazacz, a tech-savvy chief executive with a strong background in digital businesses, took on the role of leading Travelex in June 2022 amidst the company’s transformation in the post-Covid era. His interest in utilizing technology to drive organizational growth and customer solutions was evident at the Mesh-AI Data & AI Symposium where he discussed […]
During Cisco Live on June 4, Cisco revealed plans to invest $1 billion in AI and introduce a new networking solution in collaboration with NVIDIA. The event, taking place between June 2 and 6 in Las Vegas, focuses on addressing enterprise demands for AI, enhanced visibility, and security. The partnership between Cisco and NVIDIA has […]
Several university, charity, and police websites intended to help individuals seeking assistance for issues like sexual abuse, addiction, or mental health are inadvertently gathering and sharing sensitive data with advertisers. This occurs due to tracking tools such as Meta Pixel and Google Analytics embedded on these sites, allowing advertisers like Google and Meta to access […]
Data quality refers to the reliability, accuracy, consistency, and validity of data. Measuring data quality ensures that the data is trustworthy and suitable for its intended purpose, whether it be for analysis, decision-making, or other uses. High-quality data is dependable, error-free, and accurately represents work processes, while low-quality data may be outdated and contain inaccuracies, […]
Recent data breaches at Ticketmaster and Santander seem to be linked to unsecured accounts with Snowflake, a cloud data management platform. Ticketmaster confirmed a breach that exposed personal details of over 550 million customers, while Santander has seen data stolen from customers and employees. The cyber criminals behind the breaches, known as ShinyHunters, are demanding […]
The European Commission has announced the establishment of a new AI Office to oversee the deployment of general purpose models and the AI Act in the E.U. The office will consist of five units covering various areas, including regulation, innovation, and AI for Societal Good. The purpose of general purpose models is to provide foundational […]
A multinational police coalition, led by the European Union’s justice and police agencies, has launched a major operation against malware droppers dubbed «Operation Endgame.» This initiative aims to combat large-scale malware deployments by targeting droppers and loaders. Over the course of the operation, which took place from May 27 to May 29, four individuals were arrested, more than 100 servers were seized, and control of over 2,000 domains was taken. The arrests occurred in Ukraine and Armenia, with servers being disrupted in various countries including Bulgaria, Canada, Germany, and the U.S. Law enforcement agencies in France, Germany, and the Netherlands […]
A group of leading technology companies including AMD, Broadcom, Cisco, Google, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Intel, Meta, and Microsoft have joined forces to develop an open industry standard for AI chip technology known as Ultra Accelerator Link (UALink). This technology aims to enhance high-speed, low latency communication between AI accelerator chips in data centers. The […]
Fujitsu is poised to receive an additional £180m in public funds to extend its contract to operate the Post Office Horizon IT system for another five years. The project to replace Horizon has faced significant obstacles, leading the Post Office to request £1bn in extra funding from the Treasury to address the issues. The budget […]
Create your own art and scale your business’s content output with The Complete Generative AI Art & Design Mastery Bundle, now available for just $24.97 until June 9th. This bundle explores leading consumer-facing AI tools that make it easier for anyone to access AI technology. Learn about AI art creators like Midjourney and DALL-E, and […]
A coordinated law enforcement operation led by Europol has disrupted several prominent malware-dropping botnets currently in operation, including Bumblebee, IcedID, Pikabot, Smokeloader, SystemBC, and Trickbot. The operation, known as Operation Endgame, involved the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), the US’s FBI, and agencies from several other countries. Industry support was also provided by various cyber […]